Iraq says ISIS demolishes ruins to cover up looting operations
Experts speculate that large pieces are destroyed for the benefit of the cameras, while more portable items are smuggled to dealers in Turkey.
This week in Indigenous news
Among other news, suicide has arrived in waves on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Today in history: Germany surrenders, European war ends 70 years ago
Victory in Europe Day, is celebrated on May 8, but actually the formalities of the war's end were spread over three days.
Natural and man-made disasters collide in Nepal
Deemed the worst earthquake to hit the nation in 80 years, the death toll has risen to more than 7,500.
Drones, lies, and May Day in Germany
"The entire drone war of the U.S. military would not be possible without Germany."
Today in history: The Lusitania is torpedoed and sinks 100 years ago
The British passenger liner Lusitania was torpedoed by a German U-boat 18 miles off the Irish coast.
Honduras and Paraguay coups raise questions about Venezuela
So far the U.S. has held back in regard to Venezuela, though it applauds destabilization there.
